What small everyday luxury do you treat yourself to, and would you defend it to anyone who questioned it?

A natural way to answer

I'd say it's a good cup of coffee from a café rather than making it at home. Some might see it as an unnecessary expense, but I think small, regular pleasures are worth protecting, and I'm comfortable defending that choice.

Key phrases to use

• throwing money down the drain — wasting money on something pointless or with no lasting value“Renting that storage unit is throwing money down the drain.”
• stand my ground — to refuse to change your position despite pressure or opposition“They pushed hard, but she stood her ground.”